Come get involved & celebrate the 21st Annual Riggs Cup for Youth Week 2024.
FREE Learn to Skate & Mentoring Sessions followed by a SKATE, Scooter & BMX JAM for the CUP 🏆
About the RIGGS Cup
The RIGGS Cup has been a big part of our personal story here at Totem and the Leeton/Griffth community for the last 20 years. Richard O’Hara(Riggs) was by far one of the best skaters in the area when we were growing up. Riggs was one of those guys who was frighteningly great at everything he tried. Unfortunately, Richie took his own life at the peak of his skating and Basketball career. Having this happen to such an inspirational young person hit the community hard, so we decided to celebrate Richard’s life in a yearly Skate comp and named it the RIGGS Cup.
The first RIGGS cup was in 2003, just 3 years after we had finished the new skatepark. It was a massive event that brought communities around the area together to celebrate Richie’s life and shine a light on mental health. It was a beautiful day that has become part of the area’s story and a cornerstone of our work at Totem.
Thanks to the @leetonshirecouncil for supporting this event over the last 21 years. Also, thanks to @boystothebush & @wellwaysau, for supporting the event!
FREE BURGERS on the day.
Loads of good times & giveaways from our friends at
@vansaustralia
@elementaustralia
@sundayhardware
@volcom_oznz
We hope to see you there!
EVENT SCHEDULE
10:00 am: Event Opening
10:00 am - 10:15 am: Beginner class registration
10:15 am - 11:15 am: Beginner skate class (1hr class. Suitable for newcomer and beginner skaters with little to no experience on a board and at a skatepark.)
11:15 am - 11:20 am: Skate Demo
11:20 am - 11:35 am: Mentoring session registration or Intermediate Skaters.
11:35 am - 12:20 pm: *Mentoring session for Intermediate Skaters *45min class. Suitable for skaters who know the foundational skills and want to start exploring tricks and advance to the next level.
12:20 pm - 12:30 pm: JAM Registration - 5 years and over
12:30 pm - 12:40 pm: Skate, Scooter & BMX JAM grouping - 5 years and over
12:40 am - 1:00 pm: Open - Scooter
1:00 pm - 1:10 pm: Open - BMX grouping
1:10 pm - 1:25 pm: Open - BMX
1:25 pm-1:35 pm: Opens Jam - SKATE grouping
1:35 pm - 1:50 pm: Opens Jam - SKATE
1:50 pm - 2:00 pm: Community Interaction / Close program hand out Stickers.
*Times may vary on the day
** Time slots for your age group within each category will be announced on the day, so make sure you arrive at 10:00 am.
IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ
WAIVER FORM - Participants must complete our ONLINE WAIVER FORM HERE before they can skate. Please try to have this done before you get to the skatepark.
THE WAIVER FORM IS NOT A TICKET.
Spots are limited, and bookings are essential via our Eventbrite page.
* This is an outdoor event. Postponement and cancellation is subject to weather conditions and can happen anywhere from 48 hours to 2 hours before a workshop. We cannot skate in the rain or on wet grounds.
Equipment: Professional grade equipment, skateboard, helmet, and safety pads (optional) are provided for all classes. You are also welcome to bring your own equipment and get a free safety check by the pros!
This workshop is proudly funded by The Leeton Shire Council and supported by the Leeton Youth Committee.
For any questions, you can reach us via email at bookings@totemskateboarding.com